Interview with a Werewolf, New Moon’s Taylor Lautner

You’ve probably heard about the Twilight book (for ages 12 and up) and movie series. But for those of you who are as caught up in the Twilight series as I am, you probably know that New Moon (PG-13), the second movie of the Twilight series is hitting theaters on November 20th.

Where to start?! If you haven’t checked out the Twilight books or movies, I highly recommend it. The series follows Bella, a normal teenage girl living in the dreary Pacific Northwest town of Forks, and Edward a vampire who is trying his best to be normal by abstaining from drinking human blood. Throw in Jacob, Bella’s friend who also happens to be a werewolf, and see what happens. In the second book and movie, we find Edward and the Cullens have left Forks for Bella’s own good. But Bella is (understandably) heartbroken and falls into a pit of reckless despair. Enter Jacob. Her friend takes her under his wing, but she still can’t get Edward out of her mind. She starts doing reckless things to hear Edward’s voice in her head. But when an old vampire comes back to town to avenge a death, things take a turn for the worse.

This second movie and book feature a bigger role for werewolf character Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner. And . . . we just happened to score a HUGE interview with him exclusively for all you Ink Splotters! (It’s a tradition to bring you exclusive Twilight interviews, you know, like the interview with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson before the first Twilight movie!)

Without further ado, check out Taylor’s interview!

Q: I love the trailer clips that show you transforming. Tell us about that.

Taylor: Yeah, it was really cool to observe the process of that. Because one second I’m a human and the next I’m a complete CGI [computer generated imagery] wolf. So in that shot in the trailer what I’ll do is I’ll be harnessed up, I’ll start running, I’ll take a few steps and then I’ll jump ten feet in the air and the wires will stop me mid-air, so I’ll come to a jolting stop so then they can take my body and transform it into a wolf. It was really cool to observe that process.

[Ratha: You mean you're not a real werewolf?]

Q: Did you study Native American history to play Jacob?

Taylor: When I found out I was going to be playing Jacob Black who’s Quileute Indian, I had the opportunity to meet with several Quileute Indians, and ask them questions and just learn about them so that I could portray Jacob Black correctly.

Q: What questions did you ask them?

Taylor: I wanted to know what the teenage boys like to do in their free time, to have fun. And I was thinking I was going to hear some answer that was really different, but I found a teenage boy who was very close to my age and I asked, “What do you like to do in your free time to relax and have fun?” And he was like, “Oh I like to play basketball, I like to go to the beach.” So what I actually learned the most was that the kids are just like me. So it was a surprise, but very interesting.

[Ratha: That's so cool! Hmm…I wonder if Robert Pattison (Edward) had to do some research by interviewing real vampires. . . ]

Q: Are you similar or different in any ways to Jacob?

Taylor: I hope if you were to ask my close friends, they would say that I am more similar to Jacob’s pre-transformation side! But I would not hope to be similar to his werewolf side, because he all of a sudden becomes more angry and fierce.

[Ratha: That's true. I wouldn't want to meet Jacob in a dark alley, especially if he missed his last meal.]

Q: Did you do any research on werewolves?

Taylor: I would honestly say the best research was through the [Twilight] books. Because that’s what Stephenie Meyer created, and what we’re trying to bring alive. The books are so specific, and she’s an amazing author. And it provides so much detail about each and every character. The way to go to study your role to the fullest is through the books.

Q: Did Stephenie Meyer ever come on to the set?

Taylor: Yeah she did, which was really cool. At the beginning she chooses which scenes are her favorites and when she wants to come up and visit so she can watch those scenes being filmed.

Q: What scene for you did she come to see specifically?

Taylor: I know she was there during Emily’s house. Emily has this really cool house and I remember we were at the location, and Stephenie was there. So it’s always cool to have her around, because if you have any questions, you have the best person to ask right there.

[Ratha: Emily was Sam the werewolf's fiancée. I'll have to look for that scene to see if it feels especially authentic since Stephenie Meyer herself was there!]

Q: Which scene in New Moon was the most fun to shoot?

Taylor: I really liked the dirt bike scenes. I didn’t do much dirt bike riding at all before, so I had to do some practices in rehearsals so it looked like I could actually ride a dirt bike! So that was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the action scenes. . . and some intense scenes with Kristen.

[Ratha: Hmm, I wonder what Taylor Swift will think of those scenes. . .]

Taylor: There’s a scene right after Jacob transforms into a werewolf and it’s the first time Bella discovers this and it’s a really emotional scene, because Jacob’s just realizing that he may not be the best friend possible for Bella.

Q: You used your karate background and stunts for New Moon. How did you first get started studying karate?

Taylor: When I was younger I did wrestling, football, baseball, martial arts, basketball, and everything. As I got older I realized I had to narrow things down and focus on one or two. So I narrowed it down and I started focusing on martial arts. . . and football and baseball. I did it for about eight years and I traveled around the country. I had a tournament in a different state every single month and it was a lot of fun. It was really competitive though.

[Ratha: Sounds like he started training early to kick some vampire butt!]

Q: Did your martial arts training help prepare you for your role of Jacob?

Taylor: Not necessarily. I think the only thing that’s similar is before Jacob transforms into a werewolf, he’s a kid. He’s clumsy, but as soon as he transforms into a wolf he all of a sudden becomes very agile. So I think it helped with that aspect, the simple agility of Jacob Black, but that was about it.

Q: Did you do most of your own stunts?

Taylor: Yeah, I had the opportunity to do all of my stunts except for one, so it was a lot of fun. I got to dirt bike ride; I got to jump off a lot of cool things, so the stunts were definitely one of my favorite parts.

Q: Do you like to read?

Taylor: I wasn’t the biggest reader until the Twilight series. I’d have to say that those are some of my favorite books. I think the story’s great and I love all the characters.

Q: Besides the Twilight series, if you could recommend three books, what would you recommend?

Taylor: When I was younger I really enjoyed The Hardy Boys books, and there was also something kind of similar. They’re called the Three Investigators. Oh and The Island of the Blue Dolphins.

[Ratha: I love that one too! I just did abook review on it a few months ago!]

Q: You have an 11 year old sister. Does she come to you for advice?

Taylor: When she’s doing her homework she’ll definitely come to me for help. So I’ll help her with her homework sometimes. I think she’s kind of in the stage where we have a really good relationship. We’re really close, but I guess I’m going to have to watch out for boys coming up here soon.

[Ratha: As long as they don't have fangs keep company with a group of people called the Volturi, right?!]

Q: What’s the funniest or sweetest fan story that you could tell us?

Taylor: Well, when we do autograph signings or meet fans, our fans are very passionate and dedicated which is awesome, because that’s the reason we’re here today. But we see criers a lot, so you see a lot of people crying so you always feel bad for them. And you’re like, “It’s okay! Come here! It’s gonna be alright.” But I remember one time we actually had a girl faint and that was kind of scary. You feel so bad, because you’re like, “It’s all right. I’m not gonna hurt you. We’re not going to bite.” It’s a little different, but we’re so thankful for our extremely passionate fans.

[Ratha: I was about to laugh but then realized I might be one of the fainters too.]

So there you have it! How psyched are you for New Moon? How obsessed are you with the Twilight series? Leave a Comment and let’s discuss!

omg i love these movies there awsome i saw all the movies and i read the book new moon it awsome i love the one breaking dawn i like the guy taylor launer i love him i wish i could meet him im glad you guys put this you guys are awsome thank you

WOW GOOD MOVE OMG I WENT TO THE PERMERE WITYH MY PEEPS IT WAS THE BHOMB THOUGH THE STINKY PART ABOUT IT IS THAT WE HAD TO WAIT TILL 12’30 OMG IT TOOK SENTERIES EITYHER THAN THAT I HAD A GREAT TIME WITH ONLY SOME OF MY FRIENDS SHOULD I SAY ONLY A COUPLE BECAUSE SOME I DONT THINK WERRE MY FRIENDS SO YA I SORDA HAD FUN BUT IT WAS GREAT THE NEXT DAY A NOTHERR MOVIE CAME OUTY IT IS CALLED PLANET51 I WANTED TO WATCH IT BUT THE PROBLEM WAS THAT U CANT SPEND YOUR MONY IN A JIPYB MEANING LIKE GOING TO A PLACE THAT IS EXPENSIVE AND NEXT DAY GOING THERE AGAIN TO THAT EXPENSIVE PLACE AN D SPEND YOUR M,ONY IN A JIPY THE NEXT DAY I HAD TO GO TO SCHOOL AND GUESS WHAT SCHOOL IS SO BOARING BECAUSE I HATE MATH U CAN FIGURE THAT OUT BECAUSE I STINK AT MATH ITS MY WORST SUBJECT MEAN WHILE I WENT TO WORK AND WAT I HAD TO DO WAS TAKE OUT THE TRASH WAIK THREE DOGS WITH A FRIEND OF MINE AND WE ALSO HAD TO PULL THE WEEDS OUT OF TO HOUSES AND IT WAS VERY BOARING BUT THE GOOD PART ABOUT IT IS TYHAT ME AND MY FRIEND GET PAYD GOOD MONEY…………..MEAN WHILE TODAY IS SATURDAY AND I MIGHT GO WITH MY COUSINS SOMEWHERE AND ON SONDAY WHITCH IS TOMMOROW………..OMG PERADE SO MUCH FUN WAIT TO SEE U PEOPLE THAT IM TALKING TO KAY BY A MAH STOP TYPING CAUSE IM GETTING TIRED AH………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………GOOD NIGHT PEOPLE WHO IM TALKING TOO……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

oh, i forgot to add that i cant wait for eclipse or breaking dawn to come to theaters. i loved new moon and hope to see eclipse without a 3 mile long line to see it opening night. thanks. i loved the books. they were amazing.

well, if you read the books (which i did and loved) you would find out what happens in new moon and eclipse and breaking dawn. they have a bunch of pages but they are my favorite sereis. i wish stephenie meyer made more then 4 books. and just to say taylor lautner is really fine but i dont go to see whos cuter. i go to watch the movie and see how close it is to the books. the end of new moon is nothing like the book.

I have read all of the Twilight books and I love them!!!!I never new that a nine year like me would have this much time with all the sports I play,but I just had to make time for this insanlly awesome saga!!!

Wow!!! Talk about amazing! You are so great! I’m in love with Robert and Taylor! Kristen Stewart has got to be the luckiest woman alive to be able to be next to both of you so often!!! Love the books and the movies!!! I can’t wait until June!!!

I just saw Twilight: New Moon.
I think bella is so cute! in this one she is not that pale from like the last movie I could barley see her face.My fav team is team jacob because there is a kid named jared and that is my name.I looooooooove Twilight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

omg taylor u are the cutest man ever when i watched new moon everyone was like “woo” or was like “OMG OMG” but u did look pretty cute and im ur biggest fan my backround says “Team Jacob,Real men don’t sparkle” and yea edward is not as cool as you.i love you taylor ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

I LOVE twilight! Though I have never read the books, I love the movie’s! Me and my BFF went to see it on opening night in was the best movie I have seen in a LONG time!
And Robert Pattison is SO CUTE!! TWILIGHT ROCKS!!!
Love,
Sydney

i cant wait for the 3rd movie to come out i cant wait i all ready saw the 1st and 2nd movie the were the best ………….
OMG jacob is so cuttttte i love him so much
ok thats all i have to say so peace out hommies

i think taylor and rob have worked hard and they are both really handsome young men and all of us girls should not go gaga for them because one day we will find our true love we just havent found him yet

Sorry, I just dislike Twilight! To be precise, I should actually say that I hate it! I believe that it is inappropriate for all ages and is not something that young kids need to be filling their minds with. But I respect all those who like it.

I’m the best fan ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 I love the series sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much my favorite book is totally Eclipse. Now i totally love vampires and werewolfs

I am reading Eclipse for the 2nd time and only have 20 pages left i am about to read Breaking dawn for the 2 time and dont think im way to young to understand it( Im 9) Because I really do!!!!! And Eclipse is my favorite book witch one is yours (Im not asking this to a specific person im asking EVERYONE)

NEITHER OF THOSE GUYS ARE CUTE, NOT EVEN A LITTLE! But I do love the twilight books! Did you know that the lady who wrote them, had never written a book before she wrote twilight? Thats really inspiring! An answer to loppy536′s question is answered with another question. Are you over 12? If you are not, than I suggest waiting little longer. Some of the things Bella dose to her self is a little scary

my brothers name is jacob but hes not as cute as the jacob in the movie.I went to see the movie yesterday and i ate skittles with my friends their names are Ragean and Makenzie but ragean does cheerleading with me and Makenzie does Gymnastics.They are so nice and after thwe movie twillight new moon we went to her house and their room is HUGE i love it o

I’m a little weirded out that two people said the exact same thing. I’ve read the first two books (I’m planning on reading Eclipse this weekend) and I saw half of the first movie, and I think the books are way cooler. And by the way, they spliced two secenes together in the trailer. I’ve seen enough trailers to know that. Isn’t that pathetic?

he is the cutest guy in the movie i rather hav edward cullen then jacob but rather had taylor t he rob but i em on team Switzerland you’ll understand if you read the book already bought my ticket cant wait to c the movie add me as a friend he so cuuuuute
*_smile_* <3 my besties
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I love your acting i am renting the movie the day new Moon comes out gota catch up! We are all in the spirit for new moon we all wrote on are arms i am on Edwards side ! We love your cast your fan savannah

I’m one of those girls who stay up till 3 am trying to finish New Moon for the 6th time… Twilight is my escape from the real world… sometimes I like picturing it as a movie in my head. But the real movies are so different!
So 4 all u Twihards out there , I GOT THE SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!

I love you!!! Robert Pattison and Taylor Launther you guys are sooo cute!!! i really wish i could meet you some time. i am like your #1 fan!! The twilight books and movie and the best. So if you get this robert or taylor plz plz plz plz plz plz PLZ i really want to meet you and i promise that i won’t scream. plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz

I love the Twilight books and movies, but I think that they are becoming overrated and that with everything about them, it takes away the enjoyment and the orginallity of the books.
People need to start thinking about more than the cute guys in the movies and actually think about the books and the story line!
‘Kay well still love the books and movies (Oh and Island of The Blue Dolphins is a really amazing book!!)

I love Twilight so much I love Jacob ( Taylor Lautner ) he is so cute he is better then Edward Cullens ( Rob Pattison ) i love him so much he is mine only peace love Twilight 4eve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAYLOR LAUTNER IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!I SO WANT TO MEET HIM.LIKE HE REALLY IS A GOOD ACTOR.AND ROBERT PATTISON HE CUTE A LITTLE.AND KRISTEN STEWART CHANGE YOUR HAIR MAYBE.AND I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE TWILGHT SO MUCH.I WATCH THE MOVIE OVER AND OVER AND OVER.I CAN KEEP GOING AND GOING.AND I HAVE DREAMS.AND I ALWAYS WANT TO BE A MOVIE STAR.EVER SENCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL.AND HOPE IT COMES TURE.HERE HOPE.BYE

I LOVE YOU EDWARD CULLEN PLZ WRITE ME BACK IF YOU DO I WILL WRITE YOU BACK TO BYE OH AND HAPPY THANKSIFVING TO JACOB AND EDWARD AND BELLA AND EVERY BODY IN THE TWLIGHT MOVIE OH AND CHIRSMAS IS COMING UP SO MERRY CRISMAS WELL BYE EVERYONE AND HAVE A GREAT DAY AND ILL BE WATING FOR YALL TO WRITE BACK

hey EDWARD PLZ WRITE BACK TO ME I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH AND I HOPE YOU LIKE ALL YOU FANS BUT IM AM YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN IN MY OPINION SO I HOPE YOU HAVE A MERRY CHIRSMAS AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND REMBER IF YOU WRITE BACK ILL ALWAYS REMBER ALWAYS AND WRITE BACK TO YOU TO SO BYE AND HAVE A NICE DAY OK BYE
-MAKAYLA♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

i love you and have a good THANKSGIVING and CHRISMAS is coming so MERRY CHRISMAS AND A GOOD THANKSGIVING SO I HOPE YOU HVE A GREAT DAY TODAY AND CANT WAIT TILL TOMORROW TO SEE NEW MOON WITH YOU IN IT AND I MEAN EDWARD CULLEN WICH IS YOU SO I POST MORE COMMENT AFETER THIS ONE SO BYE!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

YOU ARE THE BEST OF ALL IF I WOULD MEAT YOU I WOULD FANIT. O THAT WAS THE BEST MOVIE EVER AND I WISH I COULD HAVE THAT LOVE STORY ALSO WITH THE GUY I LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lOVE YOU EDWARS AND JAKI

you are so cute Jaco when I FIRST SAW YOR MOVIE i FELL IN LOVE OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONT BE SCARED PLEASE

twilight & new moon are the best; movies & books. I personally am team jacob, taylor is a great actor for the role of jacob. It doesn’t hurt that he’s cute either! The q & a’s were really good can’t wait for more!

OMG i love the Twilight books the book was way better then the move even though i loved the movie i am going to see New Moon 4 my birthday my BFF emily (not me) loves you she is so nice she always talks about how cute Taylor is

i think twilight is the best twilight
is the best book created in book history it has description and romance and vampires what more can you ask for also the atrctive robert pattinson,tatlor laughtner
witch makes it even more better but alot of people like harry potter and have a rivory with the twilight series when as you can see there is no compitsion twilight will win in a land slide because harry potter is so fantasy and stupid well thats my opinion but most people agree with me